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What's been going on this week in the world of professional wrestling? On the latest HOT TAGS edition of the Smark Out Moment wrestling podcast SMACK TALK, the panel discusses the following topics and more:

HOT TAGS OF THE WEEK:

AAA Héroes Inmortales 2026 predictions, headlined by El Grande Americano defending the AAA Mega Championship against Dominik Mysterio, plus Rey Fénix vs. Mini Vikingo, Los Perros del Mal defending the AAA World Trios Championship, La Catalina defending the Reina de Reinas Championship against La Hiedra and Flammer, and the rest of the card.

WWE reportedly considering bringing back Sin Cara, with PWInsider reporting early creative pitches to revive the character using a new wrestler behind the mask. Is this a good idea, and who should play the role?

Roman Reigns and Sami Zayn confront each other on WWE Raw, while The Bloodline's ongoing feud with The 946 continues building toward Survivor Series.

AEW Dynamite fallout, including Mark Davis and Jake Doyle squashing the Young Bucks, the Don Callis Family gaining momentum, and the developing Blood & Guts match involving Will Ospreay, Adam Copeland, Darby Allin and others.

WWE SmackDown discussion, including Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton's rivalry following Cody's punt kick to Baron Corbin, along with noteworthy developments from the October 23 episode.

Additional WWE NXT and general wrestling discussion, including the buildup to Halloween Havoc and anything else significant from the week's television shows.

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What's been going on this week in the world of professional wrestling? On the latest HOT TAGS edition of the Smark Out Moment wrestling podcast SMACK TALK, the panel discusses the following topics and more:

HOT TAGS OF THE WEEK:

AEW WrestleDream 2026 predictions, headlined by Will Ospreay defending the AEW World Championship against Samoa Joe, Mike Bailey, Adam Copeland, Konosuke Takeshita, Ricochet, Kazuchika Okada and Darby Allin in the first Clockwork Carnage match.

What are WWE's backup plans for Crown Jewel if the company is ultimately unable to hold the November event in Riyadh as scheduled?

TNA cut ties with Max Caster almost immediately after his Bound for Glory debut following an unapproved rap line referencing the attacks in Riyadh.

Shotzi Blackheart has officially signed with TNA Wrestling after her MLW contract expired.

Adam Copeland announced that 2027 will be his final year as an active professional wrestler, while making it clear that winning the AEW World Championship remains one of his goals before retiring.

Cappuccino Jones and Santi Rivera are among the latest wrestlers to leave the WWE ID program, continuing the recent turnover among ID and EVOLVE talent.

Vince McMahon's court case stemming from his 2025 car crash has been dismissed after he completed the required pretrial program.

A Cook County sheriff's officer has filed a 14-count lawsuit against WWE and Montez Ford over the crowd interaction during The Street Profits' entrance on the July 6 episode of Monday Night Raw, alleging assault, battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress and violations of Illinois law.

More WWE, AEW, TNA, NXT and general pro wrestling news and discussion from the week.

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What's been going on this week in the world of professional wrestling? On the latest HOT TAGS edition of the Smark Out Moment wrestling podcast SMACK TALK, the panel discusses the following topics and more:

HOT TAGS OF THE WEEK:

TNA Bound for Glory 2026 predictions, including Nic Nemeth vs Leon Slater for the TNA World Championship, Xia Brookside vs Indi Hartwell, the vacant X-Division Championship match, the Call Your Shot Gauntlet, The Hardys vs syX and the rest of the card.

Laynie Luck's WWE ID contract was not renewed after she dropped the WWE ID Women's Championship, making her a free agent after a 320-day title reign.

Is Cody Rhodes going to be cast in Marvel Studios' upcoming X-Men movie? His recent Marvel Studios visit and reaction when X-Men came up during an interview have fueled speculation, but there is no confirmed casting announcement yet.

Referee Gerardo German Pineda, known as El Buho, died following an in-ring incident involving a piledriver from El Hijo de Fishman in Mexico, with Fishman subsequently arrested as authorities investigate what happened.

NJPW King of Pro-Wrestling 2026 features IWGP Heavyweight Champion Yota Tsuji defending against 2026 G1 Climax winner Ryohei Oiwa in the main event, along with several other championship matches.

AEW Winter Is Coming is heading to Mexico, with Dynamite and Collision scheduled for December 9 at Arena Monterrey in Monterrey, Mexico.

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What's been going on this week in the world of professional wrestling? On the latest HOT TAGS edition of the Smark Out Moment wrestling podcast SMACK TALK, the panel discusses the following topics and more:

HOT TAGS OF THE WEEK:

Remembering PAC following his passing and looking back at his impact across AEW, WWE, Dragon Gate and professional wrestling as a whole.

Remembering Rick "Sign Guy" Achberger, one of the most recognizable wrestling fans of the past several decades.

Discussing the Keanu Carver situation, including the protection order and serious allegations that have been reported, while keeping in mind that the legal matter remains ongoing.

Thoughts on WWE x AAA Worlds Collide and the biggest matches, surprises and developments coming out of the crossover show.

Jaida Parker made her Monday Night Raw/main roster debut, ran over Jacob Fatu with a car and revealed herself as the newest member of 946.

Does Jaida Parker joining 946 set up the eventual return of Naomi as The Bloodline's female counterpoint?

Mason Rook's injury forced WWE to change the planned NXT Championship match, resulting in an open challenge instead.

Next week's NXT will feature a battle royal to determine who challenges Kelani Jordan at Halloween Havoc, with talent from NXT, TNA and elsewhere involved.

Recapping the other major developments from Raw, SmackDown, Dynamite, NXT, Collision, ROH and the rest of WWE and AEW television this week.

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What's been going on this week in the world of professional wrestling? On the latest HOT TAGS edition of the Smark Out Moment wrestling podcast SMACK TALK, the panel discusses the following topics and more:

HOT TAGS OF THE WEEK:

The 2026 PWI 500 is out, with MJF ranked No. 1 ahead of Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, Mistico, Konosuke Takeshita, "Hangman" Adam Page, Yota Tsuji, Trick Williams, Oba Femi and Gunther rounding out the top 10.

WWE released a "Lemon Pepper Steppers" Trick Williams shirt featuring fried chicken wings around his boot, which was quickly criticized and reportedly pulled from the store before later reappearing for preorder.

WWE Main Event is moving to Rumble as part of a long-term distribution deal beginning October 14, with new episodes streaming Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET.

WWE x AAA Worlds Collide takes place September 26 at Allstate Arena in Chicago, but the broadcast situation has remained strangely unclear, with reports saying WWE had no listed broadcast plans internally and JBL saying commentary may be recorded after the event.

AEW All Out 2026 has received several final card updates heading into Saturday, including Andrade vs PAC, additional Tailgate Brawl matches and Persephone defending the TBS Championship in an open challenge.

Who answers Persephone's TBS Championship open challenge at All Out? Mara Sade is one of the obvious possibilities being speculated about, but AEW has not announced the opponent.

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What's been going on this week in the world of professional wrestling? On the latest HOT TAGS edition of the Smark Out Moment wrestling podcast SMACK TALK, the panel discusses the following topics and more:

HOT TAGS OF THE WEEK:

Sami Zayn defeated CM Punk on Friday Night SmackDown to recapture the Undisputed WWE Championship, immediately putting Punk, Kevin Owens, Gunther, Finn Balor, Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes, Johnny Gargano and others into the conversation around Zayn's new reign.

Stephanie Vaquer defeated Liv Morgan at a WWE live event in her home country of Chile to win the Women's World Championship before returning to Raw as champion.

Damian Priest finally turned on R-Truth after they failed to win the AAA World Tag Team Championship from The War Raiders on SmackDown.

Thoughts on AAA Triplemania 34, including El Grande Americano beating Dominik Mysterio for the AAA Mega Championship, La Catalina ending Flammer's 1,128-day Reina de Reinas Championship reign and the other major developments from the show.

Roman Reigns vs Penta absolutely delivered in the World Heavyweight Championship main event on Raw in Mexico City, with Reigns retaining after Penta received one of his biggest showcases since joining WWE.

The CMLL 93rd Anniversary Show takes place tonight at Arena Mexico, with a loaded card including Hechicero vs Claudio Castagnoli vs Zack Sabre Jr., Volador Jr. vs Andrade, Persephone vs Tessa Blanchard vs Mina Shirakawa vs Starlight Kid, Bandido vs Soberano Jr., Titan vs Komander and Blue Panther vs Jeff Jarrett.

MLW has signed a new streaming distribution deal with Tubi, with MLW Fusion airing free on Thursdays at 8 p.m. ET.

WWE officially introduced its newest Performance Center rookie class: Aalyah Gutierrez, Zoë Sager, Katie Reynolds, Cara Brown, Ana da Silva and Australian tag team The Dropouts, Jackson Goonrey and Tyran Tuckey. Gutierrez is Rey Mysterio's daughter, Reynolds previously worked for TNA as referee Alice Lane, and Sager moves over from the WWE ID program.

WWE is bringing back the men's Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic for NXT, with talent expected from NXT, Raw, SmackDown, EVOLVE, AAA and elsewhere in the WWE system.

AEW Dynamite continued building toward All Out with Will Ospreay and Jon Moxley clashing ahead of their title match, Hangman Page and Brodido earning an AEW World Trios Championship opportunity, Willow Nightingale vs Thekla being set for All Out, Tommaso Ciampa targeting Kazuchika Okada and more.

Highlights and thoughts from the rest of WWE and AEW television this week, including Raw, SmackDown, Dynamite, NXT, Collision, ROH and more random wrestling topics.

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What's been going on this week in the world of professional wrestling? On the latest HOT TAGS edition of the Smark Out Moment wrestling podcast SMACK TALK, the panel discusses the following topics and more:

HOT TAGS OF THE WEEK:

RIP "The Butcher" Andy Williams, Pharaoh, Bill Dundee

Thoughts on AEW Dynamite Rebel Heart episode

CJ Valor also possibly released from WWE in last week's cull of NXT/EVOLVE talent.

Wren Sinclair suspended from WWE by NXT General Manager Robert Stone

TKO COO Mark Shapiro says WWE is discussing special events with Disney in 2027

Triple H working on "The Big Night" from Amazing Spider-Man #1000

Slaughter: The Origin Story (Sneak Peak) — Sgt. Slaughter movie reportedly in the works at Paramount

AAA Triplemania 34 predictions

Highlights of AEW and WWE television this week from Raw, SmackDown, Dynamite, NXT, Collision, ROH and more

+ more random topics and discussion

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What's been going on this week in the world of professional wrestling? On the latest HOT TAGS edition of the Smark Out Moment wrestling podcast SMACK TALK, the panel discusses the following topics and more:

HOT TAGS OF THE WEEK:

Both WWE Speed Championship titles retired as Zaria relinquishes the women's title and Lexis King is forced to give up his belt

Jasper Troy released from WWE

Bayley expected to re-sign with WWE instead of going to AEW

Anthony Bowens contract with AEW expiring soon

Highlights of AEW and WWE television this week from Raw, SmackDown, Dynamite, NXT, Collision, ROH and more

+ more random topics and discussion

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What's been going on this week in the world of professional wrestling? On the latest HOT TAGS edition of the Smark Out Moment wrestling podcast SMACK TALK, the panel discusses the following topics and more:

HOT TAGS OF THE WEEK:

Lola Vice coming to Monday Night Raw

OTM debuts on Raw as part of a new faction with Royce Keys

WWE Friday Night SmackDown spoilers for August 28, 2026

WWE Wrestlepalooza coming to Perth in December

AAA Ola de Calor predictions

More thoughts on AEW All In: London predictions

Highlights of AEW and WWE television this week from Raw, SmackDown, Dynamite, NXT, Collision, ROH and more

+ more random topics and discussion

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